Meet The Team - SORTAgile

Our Team

Gwendo Achieng’ Were

Business Process Improvement Lead/ Managing Partner

Meet Gwendo, the driving force behind SORT Agile and a catalyst for organizational success and transformation.

With a robust 16-year background across diverse sectors, Gwendo is a seasoned expert committed to enhancing systems, processes, and staffing for accelerated growth.

As the Founder and Business Process Improvement Lead at SORT Agile, she specializes in remote and on-site business coaching during uncertain times, employing lean and agile tools to deliver customized solutions. Holding certifications in Six Sigma Black Belt and Business Process Management, Gwendo’s leadership ensures competitive advantages through streamlined processes and effective tools.

Gwendo’s impact in driving process improvements is evident, resulting in annual savings exceeding +US$2.5million by promoting Lean Six Sigma methodologies in change-averse institutions, including Insurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Technology, Social Enterprises and Non for Profit.

Her philosophy is clear – she founded SORT Agile to help businesses gain maximum benefit from the opportunities available within their businesses. Gwendo believes in strengthening businesses through smoother processes, efficient systems, and effective tools, making them more resilient, profitable, and scalable.

Gwendo’s adventurous spirit and love for travel embody her limitless approach to achieving dreams. Her ability to listen intently, understand goals compassionately, and work as an integral part of your team ensures that your business achieves the competitive advantage it deserves. No matter the complexity or structure of your business, Gwendo ensures optimal performance, supported by a pool of qualified associates depending on the project.

For Gwendo, business transformation is not just a job – it’s a passion. She thrives on empowering businesses to unleash their true potential and navigate the ever-changing business landscape with confidence.

Andrew Parris

PHD MIT, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

In his role as the Technical Advisor supporting Gwendo, Andrew plays a crucial role in delivering Accredited Lean and Six Sigma Training—a program he has developed over the years. Additionally, he is the visionary founder of Go Lean & Grow, a dedicated platform aimed at assisting organizations in seamlessly adopting Lean methodologies. Recognized as a global leader in implementing Lean Six Sigma in NGOs and developing countries, Andrew has imparted training to over a thousand individuals in these sectors.

Beyond his instructional roles, Andrew actively engages in knowledge-sharing through speaking engagements and article writing. His most recent contribution to the ASQ Lean Six Sigma Review in May underscores his unwavering commitment to advancing Lean practices. Worth highlighting is Andrew’s part-time engagement with Medair, serving as a testament to his ongoing dedication to humanitarian efforts. This aligns seamlessly with his broader aspirations to build capability and promote Lean practices on a global scale through platforms like Go Lean & Grow.

Together, Gwendo and Andrew form a powerhouse dedicated to eliminating inefficiencies and building high-performance teams.

Our Success Stories

Our aim is to help companies of all sizes so that they are able to achieve excellence in their operations and processes. However, our main focus is to help small and medium organizations with limited resources. We strive to help them unleash their maximum potential, deliver exceptional services, and achieve performance excellence with the resources available to them and not adding to their costs.
Over the many years we have been working, we have been able to help multiple companies. Here are a couple of our success stories, which we are very proud of:

We teach companies how to deliver high quality services with fewer resources. When a WASH project in Kenya was running behind schedule with more than 70% of sites requiring rework, we created improved processes, trained a team of 12 staff to identify the root cause of the defects. The team went to deliver high quality products on time and within budget, enabling a cost saving of more than $.5m over two years.

We hate to see companies fail for things they can prevent. When a mid-size MFI in Uganda was introducing a new product, we worked with management and staff to rationalize and simplify their credit manual and reporting. By implementing a value centered reporting system and process improvements, the MFI surpassed its annual loan targets by 100% while maintaining a PAR of less than 2% and a repayment rate of more than 98%.